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Newcastle United vs Barcelona Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge in Overall Record Ahead of Champions League Clash?

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St James’ Park is ready to host a blockbuster Champions League clash on Thursday night. Newcastle United will welcome Barcelona in their opening League Phase match of the 2025-26 campaign. Eddie Howe’s men are arriving with renewed confidence taken from a narrow win last weekend.

Nick Woltemade’s debut goal sealed a 1-0 win for the Magpies against Wolves. Thus, ending a frustrating winless streak. They are back in Europe’s elite competition for the second time in three years now. And they know that the challenge ahead is immense.

Champions League football under the lights at St. James’ Park ✨

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— Newcastle United (@NUFC) September 18, 2025

Especially considering they’ve drawn a tough schedule that includes Benfica, PSG, and Bayer Leverkusen alongside Barcelona. Newcastle’s European form remains mixed. They’ve registered just one win in their last eight continental outings. Although, they boast a strong home record.

They’ve lost only three of their past 31 European fixtures. Meanwhile, Barcelona are coming into the game full of momentum after dismantling Valencia 6-0 in La Liga. Hansi Flick’s side are determined to translate domestic dominance into Champions League success after last season’s semi-final heartbreak.

Newcastle United vs Barcelona Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Barcelona stands at:

Total Matches: 4
Newcastle United wins: 1
Draws: 0
Barcelona wins: 3

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Barca and Newcastle last met more than two decades ago, in March 2003. Barcelona claimed a 2-0 win at St James’ Park in that match, courtesy of second-half goals from Patrick Kluivert and Thiago Motta. That result sealed La Blaugrana’s third win in four encounters with the Magpies. It left Newcastle finishing third in their group and exiting the competition.

Newcastle United vs Barcelona Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Newcastle United	Barcelona	Mar 19, 2003	Barca Win: 0-2	Champions League Second Group Stage
Barcelona	Newcastle United	Dec 11, 2002	Barca Win: 3-1	Champions League Second Group Stage
Barcelona	Newcastle United	Nov 26, 1997	Barca Win: 1-0	Champions League Group Stage
Newcastle United	Barcelona	Sep 17, 1997	Newcastle Win: 3-2	Champions League Group Stage

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Newcastle United vs Barcelona Champions League 2025-26 Team News

Newcastle remain without their new arrivals Yoane Wissa and Jacob Ramsey. Both have been sidelined through injury. Anthony Gordon is available despite a domestic ban. He should return on the left wing, while Woltemade will continue to lead the attack. Howe still faces key defensive decisions, with Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw pushing for starting roles.

Barcelona have travelled without Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Marc-Andre ter Stegen due to injuries. Frenkie de Jong is in the squad but he may be assessed late. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, both were on target against Valencia. They are expected to start and lead from the front. Marcus Rashford will also push for inclusion in Flick’s attacking setup.

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